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Initial Erp Implementation Project And Assess The Value Of The Investment At This Time

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1. Introduction Thank you for this opportunity to study your recent ERP implementation project and assess the value of the investment at this time. I will provide you a data brief of the current status, and I’ll offer guidance to propel you toward full realization of your investment. In short, the current status of your project is not projected to realize its planned ROI. In fact, you’ve incurred additional costs that could have been avoided. I will guide you through my findings about past efforts, successes and failures, causes, and recommendations for restarting your ERP implementation project. With these recommendations you will have the information you need to plan, to put the project back on course, and to realize the full value and benefits of your investment. 2. Findings 2.1 Employee Involvement • Employees were involved in the vetting process. They spent months completing a study to justify expenditures for the new system. However, all later guidance and decision making for implementation were in the sole purview of the executive steering committee and guidance of outside consultants. • Employee involvement was lacking in implementation. • Training was lacking in implementation. • Management support was inconsistent in implementation. • Too much time-consuming and technical work was assigned to employees who did not have ERP expertise or proper training. • Improper selection of employees. 2.2 Employee Recognition • No additional incentive nor

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